Overview
DIAMANTE_SORBO wastewater treatment plant serves Longobucco, Calabria, Italy. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 20,000.
DIAMANTE_SORBO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Longobucco, in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 20,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Italian and European regulations. As a plant in Italy, DIAMANTE_SORBO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Ionian Sea. Calabria's mountainous terrain and Mediterranean climate influence the hydrology of the region, with seasonal variations in flow. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters local watercourses that flow through the Calabrian landscape before reaching the Ionian Sea. This coastal region supports a variety of marine and freshwater ecosystems, including important fish spawning grounds and migratory routes. The area's Mediterranean climate means that water availability and dilution capacity vary seasonally, making consistent treatment important for protecting downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
DIAMANTE_SORBO is located in Longobucco, in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, Italy.
The plant serves a population of approximately 20,000 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that flow toward the Ionian Sea.
As an Italian plant, DIAMANTE_SORBO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, with more advanced treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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